General Intercessions for Sunday Mass - Advance Preparation

Prepare for this Sunday's Mass with our carefully crafted general intercessions. These universal prayers, also known as prayers of the faithful, are designed specifically for Sunday liturgy and provided in advance for optimal liturgy coordination and lector preparation.

πŸ“‹ How to Use These Sunday Intercessions

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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass

πŸ”” Today's Sunday Mass

Sunday, April 25, 2027

SAINT MARK, EVANGELIST

✦Feast
Liturgical Color: Red
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for SAINT MARK, EVANGELIST

Option 1

1.That the Church, following the example of the first disciples, may be a community of fervent prayer and bold witness to the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may be guided by the wisdom of the Holy Spirit to promote justice and peace for all, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For all who are called to proclaim the Gospel, that they may be filled with the courage and power of the risen Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be faithful to Christ's command to 'Go and make disciples,' sharing the joy of Easter with everyone we meet, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a vibrant center of evangelization, drawing others to the new life offered by the risen Savior, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed who served Christ on earth may now rejoice with Him in His eternal kingdom, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

Option 2

1.For Pope Leo XIV and all pastors, that they may be tireless fishers of men, casting their nets in the name of the risen Lord, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That all humanity may recognize Christ in the breaking of the bread and be nourished by His life-giving presence, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who are discouraged in their faith, that an encounter with the risen Christ may rekindle their hope and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That our love for the Eucharist may grow ever deeper, recognizing it as the source and summit of our Easter faith, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community that continually encounters the risen Lord and is sent forth to share His love, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For a renewed spirit of mission and evangelization in the Church.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be gathered by the risen Shepherd into the eternal sheepfold, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.

About Our Sunday Mass Intercessions

Our general intercessions for Sunday Mass are specially crafted by Giuseppe Njualem, a seminarian at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario. Each set of Sunday intercessions reflects the solemnity and universal scope appropriate for the principal weekly celebration of the Catholic Church.

πŸ—“οΈ Advance Preparation

Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.

β›ͺ Sunday-Focused

Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.

πŸ“š Liturgically Sound

Each intercession follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines and addresses the four traditional categories of universal prayer.

🎯 Parish-Ready

Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.

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